Monthly Archives: April 2013

FASTEST PROFESSIONAL TON? NOT SUCH A CROWD PLEASER AS A GOOD DRAW

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Chris Gayle recorded the fastest professional ton on Tuesday playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. It took him 30 deliveries to get to this landmark. Friday was the second day of the four-day division two … Continue reading

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SOCIETY… BLOODY SOCIETY

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On the day that Big Ben stopped as Margaret Thatcher was eulogised, demonised and then buried, I wonder what sort of a world it is we now live in. What would the woman who was incorrectly attributed as having said … Continue reading

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GONE GIRL — A REVIEW

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Gone Girl — what to make of that then? Crikey! Gillian Flynn’s much-acclaimed new novel is one of those very rare books that I could not put down. Actually… I’ve just told you a lie. Misled you. The unreliable critic. … Continue reading

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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP WEEK 17

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Newcastle have qualified for the knock-out stages of the Championship; not that this was ever in much doubt. And, with five rounds remaining, even if they do not score another point — which is unlikely— they cannot be ousted from … Continue reading

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